Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo chicken salad is a lively dish that brings the heat and freshness to your table. This vibrant salad features tender, spicy chicken tossed with crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and tangy blue cheese crumbles. Drizzled with creamy dressing, every bite delivers an unforgettable blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for summer barbecues or a zesty lunch, this recipe is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 6 cups fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ½ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest for a few minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces. Toss in buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Chop lettuce, slice cucumbers, and halve cherry tomatoes in the meantime.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles; toss gently.
- Fold in buffalo chicken pieces and drizzle with dressing. Toss lightly to combine.
- Serve immediately while fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg